Scouting in Afghanistan

Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times

Scouting's links to the West and its English-language elements could spell trouble if Afghanistan descends into chaos after foreign troops leave in 2014, so organizers are working hard to localize the program.

Scouting's links to the West and its English-language elements could spell trouble if Afghanistan descends into chaos after foreign troops leave in 2014, so organizers are working hard to localize the program. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Scouting's links to the West and its English-language elements could spell trouble if Afghanistan descends into chaos after foreign troops leave in 2014, so organizers are working hard to localize the program.